Crystal Palace, Napoli, Brighton, and several other clubs are linked with key transfer targets as the January window approaches. Here’s the latest round-up of football transfer rumors and speculations.
Crystal Palace Open to Mateta Offers
Crystal Palace are reportedly willing to consider offers for Jean-Philippe Mateta if a new contract cannot be agreed upon with the 28-year-old French striker. The summer signing, who has been an important attacking option for Palace, could attract interest from clubs across Europe.
Napoli Eye Manchester United Midfielder
Napoli are targeting a new midfield addition in January, with Kobbie Mainoo, the 20-year-old English midfielder from Manchester United, reported as their top choice. The Serie A side is said to be keen to bolster their options ahead of the second half of the season.
Brighton Linked with Said el Mala
Brighton & Hove Albion are exploring a potential move for 19-year-old German winger Said el Mala from Cologne, with the transfer estimated to cost around €35 million (£30.6m).
Manchester United, Liverpool, and Chelsea are also monitoring el Mala, with reports suggesting United could be the most practical destination.
Other Transfer Rumors
- Fulham would need to pay €28 million (£24.5m) to make Samuel Chukwueze’s loan from AC Milan permanent. The 26-year-old Nigerian winger impressed during his loan spell.
- Eintracht Frankfurt’s 22-year-old German defender Nathaniel Brown is attracting interest from Manchester United, Arsenal, and Real Madrid.
- Brentford striker Igor Thiago, 24, could see interest from Tottenham, Newcastle, and Aston Villa in January.
- Santiago Gimenez, the 24-year-old Mexican forward at AC Milan, may leave in January, with West Ham and Sunderland reportedly interested.
- West Ham are monitoring Wolves’ goalkeeper Jose Sa, 32, ahead of the winter window.
- Niclas Fullkrug, formerly of West Ham, is no longer a January target for the Hammers, but other Bundesliga clubs, including Wolfsburg, remain interested.
- Roma are pursuing Mathys Tel, Tottenham’s 20-year-old French forward, as an alternative to Joshua Zirkzee, Manchester United’s 24-year-old Netherlands striker.
- Newcastle are keeping tabs on Bilal El Khannouss, 24, currently on loan at Stuttgart from Leicester City.
- Chelsea aim to complete deals for Lille’s 18-year-old midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi and Metz’s 16-year-old forward Brian Madjo.
- Barcelona are reportedly trying to sign highly-rated 15-year-old English forward JJ Gabriel from Manchester United’s youth setup.
Summary
As the January transfer window 2026 approaches, Premier League clubs like Crystal Palace, Brighton, and Manchester United are actively scouting talent both domestically and internationally. Serie A, La Liga, and Bundesliga sides are also making strategic moves, particularly targeting young prospects and versatile players to strengthen squads for the second half of the season.
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